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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780064437929
ISBN number: 0064437922
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 32
Printing Date: February 15, 2005
Publishing house: HarperCollins
Age index: Ages 4-8
Release Date: March 01, 2005
Sale Popularity Level: 312111
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Both simple and profound, Which Would You Rather Be? was celebrated author/artist William Steig's recent triumph of humour and creativity–a charming, game–like picture book illustrated by the renowned illustrator Harry Bliss. The duo could not have been more perfectly matched!
Now in paperback, Bliss' warm, accessible art and Steig's winning way with words make this book a treasure for any child.
Ages 3 – 5
Amazon.com Review:
Would you rather be a stick or a stone? A cat or a dog? Thunder or lightning? William Steig (Sylvester and the Magic Pebble) teams up with illustrator Harry Bliss (A Fine, Fine School) in this simple picture book that cleverly illustrates the Would you rather... game popularized by the chirp y, leggy Jiminy Cricket. A magician's bunny, equipped with wand and grey top hat, asks a boy and a girl which of two things they'd rather be. 'A stick?' he asks as he conjures a stick out of the hat. 'Or a stone?' he asks as he produces a hovering rock. Of course, the action picks up a little as living creatures start to emerge from the hat. (The kids have to run off, for instance, when they have to choose between a mouse and an elephant.) Grownup or kid? The grownup is a balding businessman reading a newspaper (while sticking out of the magician's hat), the kid is a skateboarding kid zooming out of the hat. The children, usually silent, quickly decide on that one.
If Harry Bliss had to choose between being himself or a bird, he wouldn't decide at all. He would want wings and he 'definitely would not eat worms--no way.' There's plenty of fodder for a lively read-aloud session here, as kids get creative in their analysis of the pros and cons of being a cat or a dog, etc., etc. For more complicated (and downright odd) choices, try John Burningham's delightful Would You Rather.... (Ages 3 to 6) --Karin Snelson
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my twins liked this book straight away. at 2 and a half they picked up on the theme and started making up "which would you rather be" questions of their own. I'd recommend this book. It's a good imagination stimulant.
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My 2-year old is entranced by this book and asks for it again and again. The drawings appeal to both a child and adult I think--simple, clear, great color, but with sophisticated humour too. Toddlers enjoy the repetition of the simple text. A great opportunity to compare ordinary objects and various living things.
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As a large, gray, wand wielding rabbit, complete with upturned magician's hat, sits facing a young boy and girl, he asks..."Which would you rather be? A stick or a stone?" And so the game begins. Would you rather be an elbow or a knee, mouse or elephant, rain or snow, snake or crocodile, alone or together? Some of the answers seem to be obvious, as we see a balding, eyeglass wearing, paper reading grown-up come out of the hat, compared to a skateboard riding kid. But it's clear from the start that there are no right or wrong answers. Just thoughtful, clever fun. William Steig's minimal text, floating in dialogue bubbles, sets the stage. But it's Harry Bliss' bold, bright, and expressive artwork that steals the show with its humorous detail. Perfect for preschoolers, Which Would You Rather Be? is a simple and entertaining picture book that will get those creative juices flowing. This is just the beginning; the game is sure to continue long after the book is closed.
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